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https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/06/cowboys-caleb-downs-working-at-slot-cb
"Caleb Downs thrived as a safety during his college career. He was drafted to occupy that role with the Cowboys, but spring practices brought about cross-training as well.
Downs has worked at both safety positions but also slot corner, ESPN’s Todd Archer writes. He adds the first-round rookie is likely to see most of his time in the latter position. Dallas’ safety depth chart includes returnee Malik Hooker but also free agent additions Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke. That will set up Downs to operate in the slot early in his career."
Makes sense. Parker saw it work with Cooper DeJean, who is now taking on more of the role of a safety than a slot CB.
"Caleb Downs thrived as a safety during his college career. He was drafted to occupy that role with the Cowboys, but spring practices brought about cross-training as well.
Downs has worked at both safety positions but also slot corner, ESPN’s Todd Archer writes. He adds the first-round rookie is likely to see most of his time in the latter position. Dallas’ safety depth chart includes returnee Malik Hooker but also free agent additions Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke. That will set up Downs to operate in the slot early in his career."
Makes sense. Parker saw it work with Cooper DeJean, who is now taking on more of the role of a safety than a slot CB.
